Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States NYT - Energy & Environment By: Ivan Penn 15 July 2026 at 01:39 A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers. Β© Leah Millis/ReutersNorthern Virginia is home to several data centers, including the Digital Realty Data Center in Ashburn.